Le Beauf (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1987, Le Beauf is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Yves Amoureux, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Gilbert, assigned to incinerate old banknotes at the Bank of France, lives with his wife, Gisèle, and his young son, Thomas. A few years earlier, he had formed a rock band with Serge and Gisèle's brother, Marc. The latter, abusing his naivety, make him believe that he has been robbed of a briefcase containing a million dollars and that, because of his fault, Marc is in danger of dying. The objective is to force Gilbert to put his incinerator out of order to facilitate the bank robbery. Gilbert refuses at first, then gives in. But he discovers that he has been cheated. To get revenge, he tells the police the date and time of the robbery.
Who’s in it. Le Beauf stars Gérard Jugnot as Gilbert, Gérard Darmon as Serge, Marianne Basler as Gisèle and Zabou Breitman as Marylin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Le Beauf has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Le Beauf page.
If you liked it. Fans of Le Beauf tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Le Beauf (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Le Beauf change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Le Beauf worth watching?
- Le Beauf holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Le Beauf?
- Le Beauf stars Gérard Jugnot, Gérard Darmon, Marianne Basler, Zabou Breitman and Didier Sauvegrain.
- When was Le Beauf released?
- Le Beauf was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.